NEW
New on Netflix: OK for what it is, but clichéd in many ways, in terms of genre conventions and themes.
New in Global Theaters: The cast, story and set-up keep us entertained throughout, like a good, old-fashioned Western
New in Swedish Theaters: An ambitious multi-year project, heartfelt and authentic
RECENT
Flirts with clichés, but has more to offer in its examination of marriages under pressure
A wild romp, with decent use of animatronics to make the creature come alive
Pretty generic, but entertaining enough, with decent fight sequences
OLDER
BELOW AVERAGE
Premiered in 2016: A few good jokes and a few charming performances from its older cast, but a slow, painfully slight story
Premiered in 1976: Many scenes feel like they’re mostly feeding into Marlon Brando’s self-indulgence – at the same time, he’s a lot of fun to watch
Premiered in 1984: Rupert Everett is very good in an understated, intelligent film that uses its crisp Oxford locations well
LONGER REVIEWS
Seth Rogen is first-rate as the thoroughly miserable Joe
Premiered in 1960: Uses its locations in Cyprus and Israel very well, Sal Mineo is memorable and Ernest Gold’s main theme became an instant classic
Premiered in 1942: Production values are high throughout, and the film builds up to a moving finale